
Jakob Barnes
Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance writer for Golf Monthly, he covers the top stories from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and more.
He is relatively new to the game of golf, having first picked up a club in January 2023, but like many, he's now obsessed with this frustrating yet wonderful sport. Jakob broke 100 for the first time in late 2025, shot a personal best of 90 in 2026, and is now ramping up his practice and getting out to as many courses as possible in order to improve and become more consistent.
Latest articles by Jakob Barnes
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'New York Didn't Really Like Me' - Wyndham Clark Reacts To Hostile Shinnecock Hills Crowd At US OpenWyndham Clark secured his second US Open title, but he had to battle against a cruel crowd at Shinnecock Hills to get there
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Who Is On Sam Burns' Team? Caddie, Wife And CoachSam Burns is something of an underrated golfer, with the ability to mix it with the very best, but who are the people he works with behind the scenes?
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Watch The Emotional Father's Day Moment Miles Russell Subs In Dad As US Open CaddieAmateur golfer Miles Russell put in a top showing at the US Open, and capped it all off by having his dad by his side on the 18th hole
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US Open Playoff Format Explained: What Happens If There's A TieIf it's all square after 72 holes, here's what the golfers at the US Open will have to do in order to claim the top prize
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How The USGA Is Honoring Corey Pavin In The 2026 US Open Final RoundCorey Pavin's incredible US Open win back in 1995 is being celebrated again this year at Shinnecock Hills in a very special way
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Who Is On Wyndham Clark's Team? Coaches, Caddie, Girlfriend And MoreThe 2023 US Open champion could be heading for another Major win, but who are the figures behind the scenes supporting him?
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'You Didn't See Jack Nicklaus Dropping F Bombs' - Brandel Chamblee Condemns Modern Golfers For On-Course BehaviorAfter Joaquin Niemann's behavior at the US Open, Brandel Chamblee says he's happy the code of conduct is now being enforced
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Wyndham Clark Career Earnings: How Much Money Has The 2023 US Open Champion Won?After a breakout year in 2023, Wyndham Clark has big money to shout about, but just how much has he won to date?
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'It Kind Of Helped Me' - Joaquin Niemann Reacts To Two-Stroke Penalty And Impeccable Second Round At US OpenAfter receiving a two-stroke penalty during his first round, Joaquin Niemann didn't give up as he fired a stunning second round score to make the cut at the US Open
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'To Be Honest, I've Had A Really Crappy Attitude' - US Open Contender Sam Stevens' Refreshingly Honest Verdict On Bad FormSam Stevens has struggled for form in 2026, but he's fully aware of why that is and how to fix the problem
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The Forgotten US Open Venues That Have Never Been Used AgainAll of these courses hosted the US Open just once, and then never again, for one reason or another
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Bryson DeChambeau Launches Incredible 427-Yard Tee Shot During First Round Of US OpenThe big-hitting American displayed his immense power from the tee box once more at Shinnecock Hills, as his drive on the par 4 12th registered over 420-yards
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Ian Poulter And Lee Westwood Settle $1 Million DP World Tour FinesThe LIV Golf stars have cleared their debts to the DP World Tour after resigning their memberships back in 2023
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Shinnecock Hills Hole Names: From Ben Nevis To Redan And Thom's ElbowThe US Open is going to be a big challenge for players at Shinnecock Hills, with each hole proving a stern test in its own right
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'How They Were Going About It Wasn't Fixing It' - Justin Thomas Reacts To Governing Bodies' Rollback DelayThe governing bodies have pushed back plans for the golf ball rollback, and Justin Thomas explained why that's a good thing
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I’m Fed Up Of Golf Clubs Not Sticking To Pre-Booked Tee Times. It’s Impacted Me Multiple TimesFinding a good tee time to book is stressful enough without the clubhouse choosing not to adhere to the pre-booked schedule on the day
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Aaron Rai Claims Maiden Major Title To Become First Englishman To Win PGA Championship Since 1919Aaron Rai carded a five-under 65 to beat Jon Rahm and Alex Smalley by three in a thrilling final round at Aronimink
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Lottie Woad Wins Second LPGA Tour Title At Kroger Queen City Championship Despite Double Bogey ScareLottie Woad held firm and maintained her lead throughout the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio
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'One Of The Most Difficult Phone Calls I've Ever Had to Make' - Cameron Smith Opens Up On Coach Change After PGA Near-MissCameron Smith went close and fell short at the PGA Championship, but he's feeling positive after a tough decision to change coach recently
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Who Is Matti Schmid? All You Need To Know About The German Golfer Going For PGA Championship GloryHe's made waves at the 2026 PGA Championship so now is the time to learn more about Matti Schmid
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Who Is Alex Smalley's Caddie? Meet Michael BurnsGet to know Alex Smalley's caddie Michael Burns
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PGA Championship Playoff Format Explained: What Happens If There's A TieIt's an incredibly tight leaderboard at Aronimink this weekend, so how will the playoff for the PGA Championship be settled if required?
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How Many Majors Has Jon Rahm Won?Jon Rahm has plenty of wins under his belt, but which Majors has the Spanish star won in his career?
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Which Golfers Have Won The First Two Majors Of The Year?Rory McIlroy is in the hunt for the PGA Championship and could add his name to another elite list of golfers when it comes to the Majors
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